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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,583.64, 15,876.36 and 2,792.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,583.64, 15,876.36 and 2,792.34 is: 4,188.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,583.64 : 15,876.36 = 2,792.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,583.64/15,876.36 = 2,792.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,583.64x = 15,876.36 × 2,792.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,583.64x = 44,332,195.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,332,195.08/10,583.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,188.75

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